How to choose the best men's moisturizer

Why is facial care important for men?

Facial care for men has ceased to be a luxury or merely a matter of aesthetics and has become a necessity within a comprehensive wellness routine.

Men's skin, although thicker and producing more sebum than women's, also ages, dehydrates, and suffers from the effects of the sun, pollution, and daily stress.

Incorporating a men's facial care routine not only prevents premature aging but also maintains healthy, firm, and good-looking skin.

Using specific men's skincare tailored to the real needs of men's skin is essential to achieving visible results.

Today, taking care of your face is also a way to project a confident, well-groomed, and professional image. Regular use of a good men's moistuizer, along with other men's skincare products, helps reduce blemishes, soothe the skin after shaving, and boost skin hydration and elasticity.

Furthermore, choosing natural skincare not only provides more respectful care for your skin, but also represents a conscious and healthy choice. Ultimately, taking care of your skin isn't a matter of vanity, but rather of self-care, health, and self-esteem.

How to choose the right men's moisturizer

Choosing the best men's moisturizer may seem like a simple task, but it actually requires taking several key factors into account. Men's skin has unique characteristics that differentiate it from women's: it's usually thicker, oilier, and exposed to specific stresses like daily shaving.

Therefore, not just any cream will do; it is essential to choose products specifically formulated for men's facial care.

Whether you're looking for a daily moisturizer, a men's anti-aging cream to combat the signs of aging, or a more comprehensive option with natural skincare ingredients, the most important thing is that the product fits your specific needs.

Below, we explain the three key aspects you should consider before choosing your ideal moisturizer. These points will help you choose the product that truly provides visible and lasting benefits for your men's skincare routine.

Three key aspects when choosing your men's moisturizer

First

Choose a moisturizer formulated for men's skin.

We have already discussed on several occasions that men's skin has different characteristics than women's.

One of the main characteristics is usually its sebum secretion. What does this mean? Simply put, men's skin tends to produce more sebum (more oil) and, therefore, is usually more combination than women's skin.

So a man's combination skin is not equivalent to a woman's combination skin?

This is a great question that many of you ask us, since sometimes you look for a moisturizer for combination skin, and you find that even when using a facial cream for combination skin, it ends up being too oily for men's skin.

This is because a man's combination skin does not have exactly the same characteristics as a woman's combination skin.

And the problem is that most face creams, even if they are for combination skin, are not specifically formulated for men's skin.

That's right, a man's combination skin doesn't have exactly the same characteristics as a woman's combination skin, just as a man's dry skin isn't the same as a woman's dry skin.

This means that when making the decision to purchase skincare for men, it is important to ensure that they are cosmetic products formulated specifically for men.

That should always be the first reason to choose a good moisturizer.

Second

Choose your facial cream according to your skin type.

Once you have decided to choose a facial moisturizer that is specifically formulated for the needs of men's skin, the next step to take into account, and now yes, is the skin type.

We have already mentioned in other articles that we can classify skin into 4 types, from more to less sebum: oily, combination, normal and dry.

If you're not sure what skin type you have, this article will help you distinguish it.

For combination or oily skin, we recommend using a facial moisturizer in gel format, or "oil-free", since it is absorbed more quickly and its effect will always be more mattifying.

And most importantly, you won't feel like your skin is going to expel it again after a while.

In any case, we've dedicated three blog posts to the care of men's oily skin. To regulate excess sebum, we also recommend other aspects that you can find in these three articles.

For normal/dry skin, we recommend a cream specifically for normal/dry skin for men, since if you use a "unisex" one (which is actually formulated for women) it may end up being too greasy for you.

Third

Opt for a natural product! Fortunately, the benefits of natural skincare are becoming increasingly well-known.

A natural and organic facial moisturizer is one that is formulated only with plant extracts, vegetable oils and also essential oils, the latter being very powerful plant extracts with very effective active ingredients.

This means that natural skincare does not contain any petroleum-derived products, such as the famous paraffins or silicones, in its excipients.

These types of compounds do not provide any active ingredients to your skin, since they are refined substances, and do not contain any vitamins, proteins, or any other active ingredients for your skin.

On the other hand, the vegetable oils and plant extracts in a natural and organic skincare product will provide your skin with a whole series of nutrients (vitamins, minerals, proteins, phytosterols, etc.) that, apart from nourishing it, will help it regenerate and improve your appearance, making you look even more handsome.

Benefits of natural men's skincare

More and more men are choosing to incorporate natural skincare into their facial care routine, and it's no coincidence. Men's skin also deserves effective, safe, and environmentally friendly ingredients, both for their health and the environment. Opting for natural formulas is a conscious decision that offers multiple advantages in men's skincare.

Natural men's skincare are formulated without petroleum derivatives, silicones, or synthetic perfumes, which reduces the risk of irritation, allergies, or adverse reactions, especially on sensitive skin or after shaving.

Ingredients such as aloe vera, calendula, and jojoba oil provide deep hydration, soothing action, and regenerative properties in a completely natural way.

Additionally, using a men's moisturizer made with natural active ingredients enhances the skin's natural balance, helping to maintain a healthy skin barrier. This translates into firmer, brighter skin that is protected against external aggressors such as pollution or temperature changes.

Including natural skincare in your men's facial routine not only improves the condition of your skin, but also contributes to a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle aligned with conscious personal care.

ABOUT US
HOMO NATURALS is the first 100% natural men's skincare brand.
We are specialists in men's skin.
We offer a 4-step facial treatment, with anti-aging cream, serums, eye contour and facial concealer.
We also have a body care line with men's deodorants, body cream and hand cream.
Sun protection is also essential for men's skincare, so we also offer a biodegradable sunscreen stick and a sunscreen spray.
Finally, we also have a line of men's intimate care with an intimate wash, an intimate cream and a natural lubricant.